Thomas Shelter

Thomas Shelter has been a keen follower of US politics for over two decades. His reporting for Congress.net primarily focuses on legislation, party politics, and business news.

Apple (AAPL) AI Upgrade Cycle Gains Steam As New Siri Demands More Powerful Hardware

Apple’s next-generation Siri assistant will require at least 12 gigabytes of unified memory to run, setting the stage for a sweeping device upgrade cycle. The memory requirement effectively locks out millions of existing iPhone and Mac users from accessing Apple’s most advanced AI features without purchasing new hardware. Analysts and market observers believe this hardware…

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GSK (GSK) Seals $10.6 Billion Nuvalent Acquisition In Largest Deal For Cancer Portfolio In Over A Decade

British drugmaker GSK has agreed to acquire U.S.-listed oncology specialist Nuvalent in an all-cash deal valued at $10.6 billion. The transaction values Boston-based Nuvalent at approximately $124 per share, representing a 40% premium to its last closing price. Net of cash acquired, GSK’s aggregate investment is estimated at $9.4 billion, with the deal primarily funded…

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Trump Administration Eyes Equity Stakes In AI Firms As OpenAI And Anthropic Near Public Markets

The federal government is in preliminary talks with major artificial intelligence companies about taking ownership stakes in the rapidly expanding sector. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that his administration is actively considering acquiring government equity positions in leading AI developers. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions had already taken place with…

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